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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Granulomatous enteritis
Medical; Gastroenterology
Another name for crohn's disease of the small intestine.
Neonatal hepatitis
Medical; Gastroenterology
Irritation of the liver with no known cause. It occurs in newborns and its symptoms include jaundice and liver cell changes.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Medical; Gastroenterology
Long-lasting disorders that cause irritation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common disorders are ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease.
Fermentation
Medical; Gastroenterology
The process of bacteria breaking down undigested food and releasing alcohols, acids, and gases.
Shigellosis
Medical; Gastroenterology
An infection with the bacterium shigella, which usually causes a high fever, acute diarrhea, and dehydration.
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